Detroit Doll Show

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Sandy's Land LLC is grateful for the support received in regards to the 6th Annual Detroit Doll Show. We were featured on American Black Journal; Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard's Gospel Program on Mix 92.3 FM, WXYZ Facebook Live, Dr. Sabrina Jackson, 910 Am Radio Program; Small Talk with Mark S. Lee on CBS Radio 1270 Am and WHPR. In addition to the feature in Metro Parent Magazine. We want to Send Out a Thank You for all of the Support

Friday, October 20, 2017

Did you know that
Dolls played a pivotal part in the US Supreme Court decision to legally end
segregation in Public Schools in the Brown V. Board of Education case?

It
was in the 1950’s school segregation was mandated by law in 17 states. At the
time Thurgood Marshall was Chief Counsel for the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). It was a 55 year old separate but equal
doctrine decreed. The NAACP had to work to convince the US Supreme Court that
segregation in and of itself was unconstitutional to make their case, that’s
when Attorney Marshall and his team of lawyers needed to provide proof to
demonstrate that equal educational opportunities for Blacks (African Americans)
was impossible to achieve in a segregated system.

Attorney Marshall sought out to find the outstanding
couple who both held doctorates in Psychology Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Mamie Clark
to repeat their experiment they had done with the School Children from Clarendon
County, South Carolina in New York City in the 1930’s. The Clarks were
conducting a study on the effect of segregation of Black Children in their
preparation for the Briggs V. Elliott Case. This was the first of five cases
argued that would come before the Supreme Court.

The Oliver Brown V. Board of Education was a developed
Systematic Attack by the NAACP and its Legal Defense and Educational Fund which
culminated in five separate cases from a campaign started at the graduate and
professional education levels from African Americans of Topeka Kansas.

“In the Experiment, the Clarks handed black children four
dolls. The dolls were identical except that two had a dark-colored skin and two
had light-colored skin. The Clarks asked the children questions such as which
dolls were “nice” and which were “bad” and which doll is most like you.

The results of the test showed that the majority of black
children preferred the white dolls to the black dolls, the children saying the
black dolls were “bad” and that the white dolls looked most like them. To the
Clarks, these test provided solid proof that enforced segregation stamped on
African American Children with a badge of inferiority that would last the rest
of their lives. The argument swayed the US Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl
Warren, in writing the Court’s Opinion, noted that the legal separation of
black children gave them ‘ A feeling of inferiority as to their status in the
community that may affect their hearts and minds in a way unlikely to ever be
undone…’

The Supreme Court announced its unanimous decision on May
17, 1954. It held that School Segregation Violated the Equal Protection and Due
Process of the Fourteenth Amendment. The following year the Court ordered
desegregation “with all deliberate speed.”

Gordon Parks 1912 – 2006

Was a prominent U.S. Documentary, Photo Journalist , who
was a humanitarian with a deep commitment to social justice. His focus was race
relations, poverty, civil rights and urban life.

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

We are OVER the TOP
Excited to announce that the Phenomenal Ms. Stacey McBride-Irby will be joining
us for Sandy's Land Doll Show on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at our NEW
LOCATION: DoubleTree by Hilton, 5801 Southfield FWY. Detroit MI 48228.

Stacey
worked for Mattel Inc. for over 14 years where she designed for the Disney
Princess, Career Barbie and she created the

"So In Style"
first African American line of Barbie’s released in 2009. This collection
consists of dolls in a variety of skin tones with fuller lips and nose,
distinctive cheekbones and different hair colors and textures. Ms. McBride-Irby doll designs ignited a positive change with dolls of color in the U.S.

Stacey
also designed the first African American Greek Sorority doll, the Alpha Kappa
Alpha Barbie celebrating their Centennial year.

This
dynamic woman has been featured in Ebony, Essence, Heart & Soul, LA's
Beauty Beat, Upscale and on the front cover of the Wall Street Journal personal
Newspaper and she been featured on a host of Television Shows and News Program throughout the World.

Join
us for this EPIC Event Sandy's Land 6th Annual Detroit Doll Show! We will see you
there!!! The dates are November 10th and 11th of 2017.

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

As time move forward it's good to see that the "standard of beauty" slowly but surely is making a change for the TRUTH. Not every Girl or Woman is skinny. We come in different sizes, shapes, and height.

Georgette Taylor a doll designer was the Co-Founder and VP of Big Beautiful Dolls, Inc where the first full figured 12 inch Fashion Dolls was created in 2000. The Dolls included Dasia (Africa American), Dawn (Caucasion) and Dena (Latina).

Ms. Taylor then founded "I am Beautiful" Doll Company which consist of limited edition dolls that are curvy (full figured) and hand painted. "Nikia" the first doll produced by the "I am Beautiful" Doll Company was revealed at Sandy's Land 2015 Detroit Doll Show. The doll is hand painted by Georgette Pressler of Devious Body Art. "Nikia" comes signed with a Certificate of Authenticity and a special edition trading card.

Booty Babe Art was started by Spencer Davis where in 1998 he started to add clay to a relatively skinny 12" fashion doll. His dolls are a bit controversial because some people thinks he over sexualize his doll forms, however. Spencer is said to be expressing his passion for toy collecting and sharing his wonder for the variety of female beauty.

In 2013 Mattel Barbie sales dropped 13% then sales dropped 16% in 2014 prompting the company to start thinking about re-branding. Mattel Chief Brand Officer Juliana Churgg stated "We needed to reconnect with Moms and reaffirm the positive values of the brand in a really fresh and engaging way." It was November 2016 that Mattel announce the launch of their plus size Barbie. In January 2017 the Curvy, Petite and Tall made their way into our world.

We know that the long standing criticism over its unrealistic body proportion of dolls produced by Mattel helped to trigger the development of their Barbie Fashionistas Dolls: Curvy, Petite, and Tall. These Barbie Dolls come in 7 skin tones, 2 eye colours and 24 hairstyles. What a smart way for Mattel Inc. to resurge their sells of Barbie. The photo below gives a true to form of realistic sizes.

We are different and that's what makes us unique. Yes we come with thighs that rub together when we walk, a belly pooch and stretch marks, however. We MUST Celebrate our Curves and our Dolls Should Reflect US!

Saturday, June 10, 2017

WE HAVE A TOTAL OF 25 VENDORS already booked and locked in for Sandy's Land, 6th Annual Detroit Doll Show. THREE DAYS of Dollightful Fun at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 5801 Southfield FWY, Detroit MI 48228

GET YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKETS at www.detroitdollshow2017.eventbrite.com

Friday, November 10, 2017 6pm - 11:30pm the Kick Off with the Masquerade Party - Award Presentation, Mingle with the Doll Artist, Delicious Food, Entertainment and Dancing.

Monday, March 13, 2017

The Detroit Doll Show has been coined as "The Largest Show of its Kind in the Midwest!" We have Doll Artist, (Doll Markers), Maufactures and Stylist from New York, Chicago, Baltimore, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Ohio, Minnesota, South Carolina, Michigan, Tennessee, and Ontario Canada to participate.

Our mission is to celebrate history, culture, beauty and boost self love with Dolls of Color. The program includes doll look alike contest, workshops, speakers, interactive activity, arts & crafts, raffle, auction, presentation of the Doll Legacy Award to individuals who have created services or product that empower women and children.

Join us at our new venue for three days of Dollightful Fun at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 5801 Southfield FWY, Detroit MI 48228

About Me

I am the founder of Sandy's Land Publishing House and Entertainment Service where the mission is to empower and inspire young people with innovative products and apparel that promote hope, love and faith. In addition, Sandy's Land Service advocate self expression with art and offer programs to decrease child-hood obesity with interactive games. The "Healthy Kid" program includes fun food preparation, exercise techniques and helpful healthy hand-outs. The "I Can Do That!" program demonstrates fun ways to go green with recycling.
As a lupus survivor and advocate, my goal is to provide knowledge of the disease and holistic alternatives. My first book, "Imani Has The Most Exciting Dream!" gently introduces the young reader to the illness. This beautifully illustrated book includes powerful tools to increase a child's self-esteem. My second book Girl Power Discover the Princess Within provide 5 key tools to build a Girl's Self-Esteem: how to defuse the action of a bully, explore ones imagination, the importance of journaling, develop healthy friendships and self love. Both stories will ignite a child's personal power.